• Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to explore careers and to see the path to achieving that career
• Review your career surveys in Naviance to see what careers might be a good fit for you
  
• MILITARY- Learn more here and connect with a recruiter
• TRADE SCHOOL- Learn more here and explore Trade Schools in Colorado
• APPRENTICESHIPS- Learn more here and earn while you learn
• JOB CORPS- Learn more here (free training, housing and food for low-income individuals)
  

• Research colleges:
  • Log in to Naviance > Colleges > Find Your Fit > SuperMatch. You put in your criteria for a college, and SuperMatch provides matches. Be as specific or general as you want.
  • Schedule campus tours or connect with college reps. Our college rep information is located in Naviance.
  • As Fall 2024 college applications begin to open, Texas Tech University will be hosting workshops throughout the summer to help your students prepare for the application process with an inside look at college applications, best practices and tips, and resources available to help them navigate applying to college successfully! The Application Workshops will be hosted at various locations, but the closest will be June 25th in Lone Tree. Virtual workshops are also available.
  • The Regional Officers of Admissions of the Rockies' (ROAR's) Annual Summer College Search Series is returning to the Front Range in person! Each event features a 30-minute panel where college admissions experts answer your questions about the college search, financial aid, essays, and more! After the panel, visit the college fair to ask any questions you have about specific institutions in attendance. High school students and their support systems are invited to attend. Please register in advance through Strivescan at ​StriveFair.com/ROAR Walk ins are welcome.
• Request letters of recommendation from teachers. Start with the Student Profile for Letters of Recommendation under About Me in Naviance, or create a resume. Then request letters by talking to teachers face-to-face. Last, you will need to request the letter in Naviance>College>Letters of Recommendation>Add Request>Choose General Request. The more time/notice you give teachers, the better your recommendation will be. Check the requirements for your possible colleges to know how many letters you might need. Don't request 10 if you need 1. Please don't request more than 4 teachers.
• Planning to play college sports? Apply for NCAA or NAIA!
• Check out all of this information and more on the Post Grad website!
• Official transcripts are requested through Naviance and sent through Naviance. Naviance does an update in July/August so we are usually able to send transcripts starting in Mid-August. This WILL NOT negatively impact your student's application.

• Complete some or all of your 20 hours of community service. Make sure that you bring the community service verification with you when you volunteer and turn it in early. 111 juniors have already completed this graduation requirement, while 348 juniors have not. Some scholarships look for 100 hours or more of community service, so it could earn you some $$$. District guidelines on what counts and what does not count are very specific. Please look through the guidelines on the verification form before signing up for hours. To be 100% sure your hours will count, please go off of our resource guide, or get pre-approval with Mrs. Isaak.

• Your help is needed in getting our computers ready for the new school year by cleaning the interior and exterior surfaces of the devices as well as other tech-related tasks. Supplies will be provided.

  If you haven't yet earned your 5 hours of Community Service with a previous Castle View Activity, please consider volunteering your time on Monday, August 5th, and Tuesday, August 6th from 9 am to 2 pm.

  Sign Up at Community Service Opportunity at CVHS. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Harvey (vivian.harvey@dcsdk12.org)

Show commitment and passion to something, this could include:

• Many hours of community service at one location
• An internship at a company related to your future career
• Creating a new product or starting a business
• Networking with colleges or businesses
• Be your authentic self

• Complete all assigned tasks in Naviance as a part of your Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP), which is a district graduation requirement. This includes the Career Interest Profiler (9th grade), Career Cluster Finder (10th grade), AchieveWorks Personality, AchieveWorks Learning & Productivity, and creating a resume. Log in to Naviance and click on My Planner > Tasks, to see which ones you still need to complete.
• Students who HAVE NOT completed ICAP requirements:
  
• Create a goal/plan for after high school: 54 or 12%
  
• Complete the Learning & Productivity survey: 15 or 3%
  
• Complete the Personality survey: 20 or 4%
  
• Complete the Career Cluster Finder: 20 or 4%
  
• Complete the Career Interest Profiler: 14 or 3%
  
• Create a Resume: 140 or 31%
  
• Check your Naviance > tasks
  

• Check your schedule for common errors (example: that you’re not in a class you already passed, not in an upper level class unless you passed the previous level, etc.)
• Create a fall schedule- register for the SAT/ACT test, admission deadlines, dedicated time to apply for scholarships
  

• If you are planning to attend school in Colorado, complete the College Opportunity Fund to qualify for a stipend.
• Create your FAFSA FSA ID for financial aid.
• Research Scholarships: fastweb.com, goingmerry, RaiseMe, or Naviance.

Senior year is quickly approaching and there are a few things you can do over the summer to make your senior year less stressful and more enriching.

• Register for the SAT over the summer. The first SAT will be August 24th, and the registration deadline is August 9th. Castle View High School is hosting the National SAT on October 5th, December 7th and June 7th. Study over the summer as well. Looking for test prep options?

• Register for the ACT over the summer. ACT wants to help you achieve your college planning goals this summer with these exclusive events so you can take your journey to the next level.

  Register for the upcoming July ACT and:
  

  • Build up your time management skills and learn the best hacks with access to a FREE virtual event hosted by Encourage®.
  • Gain access to an exclusive Q&A session with our lineup of college counseling professionals - these pros will be on hand to get you through the rest of the summer.
    

  These offers are only good until June 21 at 11:59 p.m. CT, so register today!

• The first ACT of the school year will be on September 14th, and the registration deadline is August 9th. The first SAT will be August 26th, and the registration deadline is July 28th. Castle View High School is hosting the National ACT on September 14th, December 14th, February 8th, and June 14th; and the National SAT on October 7th, December 2nd and June 1st. Study over the summer as well. Looking for test prep options?

Use this summer to explore your options. You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’re excited to support you through your final year of high school. Enjoy summer break!